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Antenna Technology for QUASAT applicationA hybrid growth version of the advanced Sunflower, or precision deployable, antenna was adopted as the configuration proposed for the QUASAT very long baseline interferometry mission. The antenna consists of rigid panels of graphite-epoxy facesheets covering aluminum honeycomb sandwich. The six main folding panels are hinged to a cantilevered support ring attached to the periphery of the center section. Six pairs of intermediate panels are located between these panels and are hinged to each other and to the main panels. The flight configuration, antenna weight, a mass properties, frequency, and contour tolerance are discussed. The advantages of the solid antenna surface cover an all-mesh contour are examined.
Document ID
19850015517
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Archer, J. S.
(TRW Electronics and Defense Sector Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Palmer, W. B.
(TRW Electronics and Defense Sector Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center Large Space Antenna Systems Technol., 1984
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
85N23828
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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